Researches about The Rolf Method

Physiological Changes

  • Ida Rolf and R.G. Taylor (1962) conducted a study to determine the degree of metabolic changes which occur as a result of Rolfing. The conclusions drawn were that "all indices show consistent appropriate changes" and "an immediate and lasting shift in the homeostatic equilibrium" in both blood samples and the Cameron Heartometer measurements.
  • Julian Silverman (1973) conducted a psycho-physiological study indicating significant differences in EEG response, which suggests "increased sensitivity and receptivity to environmental stimulation and significant increases in organization of the sensory information processing system."
  • Roger Theis (1969) measured the vital capacity (of air) in persons being Rolfed. He found that some subjects increased their vital capacity by 33 to 66 percent over control values.

    This is just a brief overview of the research on Rolfing. To learn more about the details of these projects, contact:

    The Guild for Structural Integration
    Boulder, Colorado
    www.rolfguild.org
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University of California Los Angeles

Dr. Valerie Hunt, director of the Movement Behavior Laboratory at UCLA and Dr. Julian Silverman, Research Specialist of the California Department of Mental Hygiene, tested subjects before and after Rolfing for changes in neurological control of the muscles, for variation in responses to stimuli and for biochemical changes. They stated that after Rolfing "carriage was more erect and with less obvious strain to maintain held positions" and that Rolfing also "Creates a more efficient use of muscles, allows the body to conserve energy, and creates economical and refined patterns of movement."... <Learn More>
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